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Presenters should speak for no more than 20 minutes, and discussants should limit their remarks to no more than 5 minutes. The remaining time should be reserved for audience questions and the presenter’s responses. We suggest following these guidelines also in the (less common) 3-paper sessions in a 2-hour slot, to allow participants to move between sessions. Discussants are encouraged to avoid summarizing the paper. By focusing on a few questions and comments, the discussants can help start a broader discussion with the audience.
Only registered participants can attend this conference. Further information available on the congress website https://www.iseg.ulisboa.pt/en/event/iipf/ .
Venue address: ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics & Management, R. Francesinhas 21, 1200-675 Lisboa, Portugal
Please note that all times are shown in the time zone of the conference. The current conference time is: 17th Sept 2026, 11:40:18am WEST
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B15: Sovereign Debt, Bond Yields, and Fiscal Sustainability Location: Room 118 (Francesinhas 1) | |
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Debt Sustainability, Climate Finance, and Development in Emerging Economies A Comparative Study of Resource-Rich vs. Diversifying Economies. University of Nairobi, Kenya This study examines the tension between rising public debt and climate finance mobilization in developing economies. Analyzing eight African and Latin American nations (2000–2023) using system generalized methods of moments, we investigate how economic structure mediates the climate-debt trap. Findings reveal a non-linear debt-to-growth relationship, with a significant threshold at 60% of GDP. Beyond this point, debt severely impedes growth, particularly in resource-rich nations. We identify a climate-debt trap where high public debt erodes the growth benefits of debt-creating climate loans; conversely, non-debt-creating grants remain fiscally resilient. By integrating non-linear thresholds with structural classifications, this paper finds the trap is conditional on economic type. We reject one-size-fits-all hypothesis, recommending tailored strategies: international financial institutions should prioritize grants for debt-vulnerable, resource-rich nations while utilizing loans for diversifying economies. This novel framework provides a roadmap for ensuring sustainable growth amidst escalating climate and fiscal pressures.
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